'96 Fuel Filter Replacement

[Wynndi]

Soooo, my SR5 has been feeling sluggish lately despite recent plugs/air filter and a good supply of 93 octane gas.

I decide to replace the fuel filter. Not wanting to wear fuel, I let it sit 24 hours to let any pressure bleed off.

I crack the forward tube and the gas starts flowing. I figured that it would slow down, but, after about 20 minutes, it wasn't slowing down at all.

My Q: how do you change the fuel filter without getting soaked in fuel??!

 

[Wynndi]

How long should I let the pressure bleed off before trying again?

 

[bsackamano]

If you remove the gas cap the tank will vent to atmosphere and you can change the filter. Some gas will leak out when you first loosen it but I didn't lose much when I changed mine.